RAPID CITY SD
Roadside inspection site in South Dakota • 697 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
RAPID CITY SD is a roadside inspection location in South Dakota where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 697 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 508 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 7.9%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 94 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (21 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
697 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 94 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 2 | 10.5% |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 9 | 4 | 44.4% |
| 12 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 7 | 77.8% |
| 13 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 8 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 16 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 29 | 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 32 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 40 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 172.602(a) | Emergency Response information not complete | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WASTE CONNECTIONS OF SOUTH DAKOTA INC | 989505 | SD | 12 |
| 2 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 11 |
| 3 | SOLID CONSTRUCTION INC | 1512704 | SD | 9 |
| 4 | M G OIL CO INC | 233343 | SD | 8 |
| 5 | HARMS OIL COMPANY | 175877 | SD | 8 |
| 6 | STRAIGHT FORWARD SERVICES INC | 662231 | SD | 8 |
| 7 | CBH CO-OP | 1361150 | SD | 7 |
| 8 | SMITH TRUCKING INC | 54488 | MN | 7 |
| 9 | KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC | 428823 | AZ | 7 |
| 10 | PETE LIEN & SONS INC | 198034 | SD | 7 |
| 11 | XXII CENTURY INC | 2597074 | IL | 7 |
| 12 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 6 |
| 13 | SIMON CONTRACTORS OF SOUTH DAKOTA INC | 1521310 | SD | 5 |
| 14 | E W WYLIE LLC | 827622 | ND | 5 |
| 15 | J AND J ASPHALT COMPANY | 732731 | SD | 4 |
| 16 | BAKER TIMBER PRODUCTS INC | 340352 | SD | 4 |
| 17 | HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS INC | 294205 | SD | 4 |
| 18 | US FOODS INC | 358597 | IL | 4 |
| 19 | RCS CONSTRUCTION INC | 1055779 | SD | 4 |
| 20 | A & B WELDING SUPPLY CO | 119479 | SD | 4 |
Recent Inspections
697 inspections at this site (page 1 of 28)